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CB 2983--An ordinance concerning refinement plan amendment procedures; adding Sections 9.138, 9.139, 9.140, e 9.141,9.142,9.143,9.144,9.145,9.146,9.147, and 9.148 to Eugene Code, 1971. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. The motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Council Bill 2983 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19499). II. SOLAR ACCESS REGULATIONS City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Jim Croteau of the Planning Department gave the staff report. He said the council held a public forum on July 22, 1987, concerning enactment of the solar access regulations. Some opposition to the regulations was voiced. After the forum, Mr. Miller met with representatives of several organizations to develop a compromise. Mr. Croteau said the evaluation of the compromise by the City's solar energy consultant, Les Tumidaj, and Eugene Water & Electric (EWEB) representatives was in the background information distributed to the councilors. He said the e proposed regulations will be effective October 1, 1987, if the council does not act tonight. However, the council could direct the staff to schedule a public hearing on the compromises suggested by Mr. Miller. Mayor Obie said the regulations and the compromises suggested by Mr. Miller were discussed at the council's dinner work session this evening. Responding to Mayor Obie's request, Mr. Croteau reviewed the compromises and commented on them. They are: 1. Change the date of solar access protection from December 21 to January 21. Mr. Croteau said December 21 is the shortest day of the year and the greatest solar access protection is provided if it is used. If January 21 is used, part of the southern wall of adjacent buildings will be shaded. 2. Change the guaranteed building height from 24 to 26 feet. 3. Change the solar fence from eight feet to ten or twelve feet. Mr. Croteau said the proposed regulations use an eight-foot solar fence for lots on which the siting of houses can be arbitrary and a 16-foot solar fence for lots less than 75 feet wide. He said an eight-foot solar fence protects the south wall and the roof. A 16-foot solar fence provides solar protection e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 28, 1987 Page 2